Question on: JAMB Commerce - 2024

The components of a balance of payments account are

A

Capital, current and fixed deposit

B

Current, capital and monetary movement

C

Capital, savings and fixed deposit

D

Current, savings and monetary movement

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Correct Option: B

The components of the balance of payments account are:

  • Current Account: Records transactions related to the import and export of goods and services, as well as unilateral transfers (gifts, grants, etc.).
  • Capital Account: Records transactions involving the purchase and sale of assets, such as foreign direct investment, portfolio investment, and changes in foreign assets held by domestic residents.
  • Monetary Movement (or Financial Account): Shows changes in a country's holdings of gold and foreign currency and the impact of these changes on the balance of payments.

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